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Purchased on eBay
This is probably a Chitimacha basket, but possibly a Cherokee basket (they also made double-weave baskets)
Chitimacha Basket
Louisiana
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Blackbird's Eyes Pattern, heart-shaped basket. 7" high, 8" wide, 4.5" deep
Condition:Good; only very minor breakage Betty Leger, Eunice, LA
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
(LBChi 19)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room
FAIR MARKET VALUE:
$300
Category: Baskets
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(LBChi 2)
Location: Mai son Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,200
Category: Baskets
Chitimacha Double-Weave Basket
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Bottom of Basket Pattern, with a squared base and squared and fitted lid.
4" high, 5" square
Condition:Good; only minimal damage Louis Hernadez, New Orleans
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00
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